I won't make any predictions. I think the Devils have a good chance in this game. The Lightning will be tired and using their backup goalie. I am not completely sold on Budaj yet as a backup.

Stopping Kucherov's goal streak might be harder for the Devils in this game than getting the win.
- GalacticStone

We give up a lot of shots. Going to be a problem against Tampa.

I am 'Lightning' one up before this female dog.

Are the Devils not on MSG?

Are the Devils not on MSG?
- Devilspep87

NBCSN

Hope we face everyone's backup goalie

NBCSN
- smellmyfinger

Crap. Stupid Optimum.

Crap. Stupid Optimum.
- Devilspep87

212 if it's the same channels I got on optimum

Nice to see Nico get on the score sheet again. I guess him and Stafford has some chemistry which is interesting.

212 if it's the same channels I got on optimum
- smellmyfinger

Thank you! I'm an idiot. Thought I didn't have it.

Nice to see Nico get on the score sheet again. I guess him and Stafford has some chemistry which is interesting.
- Pomegrant

I'd like to see Henrique get going with Palmieri, Zacha just hasn't done it in the top 6.

I'd like to see Henrique get going with Palmieri, Zacha just hasn't done it in the top 6.
- smellmyfinger

to be fair, Zacha got benched and the lines are jumping around a lot. I think giving Zacha more time to fill into the role is necessary.

also, more bad penalties killing us. what a surprise.

we really need to work on our PK, not talking about this game but in general, always seem to struggle and give up many top chances and there are multiple times where we are stuck in the d zone with no clears for the whole 2 mins

to be fair, Zacha got benched and the lines are jumping around a lot. I think giving Zacha more time to fill into the role is necessary.

also, more bad penalties killing us. what a surprise.
- Pomegrant

I like Zacha out there on the 3rd line with Bragg, hopefully face some weaker competition than he did on the top line and get his game going.

we really need to work on our PK, not talking about this game but in general, always seem to struggle and give up many top chances and there are multiple times where we are stuck in the d zone with no clears for the whole 2 mins
- dmarsden2988

Even 5v5 we still get pinned in for too long often. Need to improve the D.

to be fair, Zacha got benched and the lines are jumping around a lot. I think giving Zacha more time to fill into the role is necessary.

also, more bad penalties killing us. what a surprise.
- Pomegrant

good thing we are playing a team that takes as many dumb minors as we do.

Gibbons right!!

Lol, please let Hayes and Hedman drop them, I'll take that trade off any day.

good thing we are playing a team that takes as many dumb minors as we do.
- smellmyfinger

Very fortunate so far. We're still having a lot of problems 5-on-5. Our powerplay has been connected a lot though which is nice.

Also, Gibbons for scoring title, clearly.

we really need to work on our PK, not talking about this game but in general, always seem to struggle and give up many top chances and there are multiple times where we are stuck in the d zone with no clears for the whole 2 mins
- dmarsden2988

Our defense sucks

Incredibly weak call even by the new standards.

Incredibly weak call even by the new standards.
- smellmyfinger

If the stick touches the gloves, it's now a slash. I think it's garbage too but here we are.

Kucherov is too good. Jesus Christ.

You just can't give him that space

You just can't give him that space
- willschulme

Can't hand Stamkos the puck 5 feet from the net either, yet here we are.

Ugh